David
That’s unreasonable. You’ve been trying to make me—all the evening.
Myra
Your conceit is outrageous!
David
It’s not conceit at all. You’ve been firmly buttering me up because you want a nice little intrigue.
Myra
Rising.
How dare you!
David
Pulling her down again.
It’s true, it’s true. If it weren’t, you wouldn’t be so angry.
Myra
I think you’re insufferable!
David
Taking her hand.
Myra—dear Myra—
Myra
Snatching it away.
Don’t touch me.
David
Let’s have that nice little intrigue. The only reason I’ve been so annoying is that I love to see things as they are first, and then pretend they’re what they’re not.
Myra
Words! Masses and masses of words!